The 2015 NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code. Major changes make performance criteria more usable, enforceable, and adoptable -- so you can be sure you've got safety covered. Requirements correlate with the 2014 NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code®. Updated rules for nurse call systems incorporate widely used terminology and align with the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI). Other changes respond to new information and the evolving industry -- such as the revised minimum allowable temperature for cylinders for nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide to help avoid potential loss of pressure. (Softbound, 207 pp., 2015)

The 2015 Health Care Facilities Code Handbook. Help eliminate confusion or mistakes that may jeopardize the safety of patients or staff. The redesigned and updated Handbook features the complete text of the 2015 NFPA 99, including medical gas and vacuum system requirements, plus explanations of the intent behind requirements. More than 160 full-color photos and graphics, practical guidance, and examples address how to apply provisions. FAQs highlight key concerns of installers, inspectors, and managers. New Supplements include a summary of an ASHE survey on Super Storm Sandy's impact on essential electrical systems and emergency planning. (Hardbound, 720 pp., 2015)